A castle, listed as a Historic Monument
After crossing the bridge over the moat, a door opens onto the medieval guard room. It has preserved all its old-fashioned character with its loopholes, barrel vaulted ceiling, 16th century fireplace and nearly a millennium of the castle’s Lords’ coats of arms.
Come live at the castle and...
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enjoy a peaceful or active holiday, while exploring an unspoilt and authentic region whit many activities,
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share parties, engagements, weddings, birthdays, themed receptions, meetings with your family or friends,
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organise seminars, training courses, meetings and prestigious professional events,
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visit it as a group, with your class or your association.
Several centuries of feats of arms
1081
Construction of a fortress by Hugues De Gasques to serve as a lookout
and first line of defence for the castle of Gasques
1211
Siege of the castle by Simon de Monfort … in vain!
1360
Attack on the castle by the Black Prince of England
1587
Henri de Coutras, future Henry IV, offers 22 captured enemy flags of the battle of Coutras to his beloved, Diane d’Andoins
1745
Restoration and renovation of the castle by Louis De Berdolle during the 18th century
The Fief of Goudourville over the years
This area, between the lower Quercy and Toulouse, was named “Gothorum Villa” after the Visigoths who settled in the 5th century. This Carolingian territory was granted in 947 to the Abbey of Bonneval, which was destroyed by the Normans
In the 11th century, Pierre de Gasques settled on this estate. This family built a V-shaped castle to create a crossfire between the two corner towers and ensure maximum security.
This fortress owes its notoriety to its location, the borders of the Quercy became the “Marches” of the Kingdom of France. A post of honour, a vanguard, it granted its owner the title of Marquis, “the defender of the Marches”.
Over time, the name became Gotorvilla, then Gothorville and finally Goudourville. The fortress became a castle.
A first transformation during the Renaissance gave it its grand spiral staircase.
In the 17th century, Mazarin had its three towers demolished and its defensive systems dismantled. Only
the machicolations remained...
In the 18th century, the castle was brought into line with the taste of the time and became more refined: large French windows and a large esplanade built on the old ramparts.
Want to travel through time?
The castle, heritage of France
Generous donors are helping us restore this historic monument
The Château de Goudourville is an authentic medieval castle. It was embellished during the Renaissance and the 18th century. One hour from Toulouse and one and a half hours from Bordeaux, the castle, perched on a plateau, offers a magnificent view over the Garonne valley. In 2020, the American patronage association French Heritage Society (FHS) awarded a $10,000 grant for the restoration of the Renaissance spiral staircase of the castle and the main tower.. Other grants have followed, such as those from the Occitanie Region and the EEC.
More information about FHS:
https://frenchheritagesociety.org
They talk about the castle
Historical tours, school visits & animations
Historical visits can be part of medieval days
or half-days with educational workshops.
A la carte:
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Historical visit of the castle,
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Treasure hunt, puzzle game, coat of arms game,
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Thematic workshops: calligraphy, heraldry, ancient games, crossbow shooting, presentation of medieval weapons,
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Picnic facilities in the gardens or in the castle in case of bad weather.
For more information, ask us
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